HGV/LGV Class Shunter

Class 1 Shunter

Menzies Distribution are looking for an experienced HGV/LGV Class 1 Shunter to join our team, providing a first class service in Thrapston.

What You Want To Know:

• Working Week: Sunday to Thursday
• Shift pattern: 22:00- 08:00
• Salary: £41,600 Per Annum / £17.33 per hour
• Holiday allowance is 28 days inclusive of bank holidays
• Monthly Pay.
• Parking Onsite

Shunter Duties:

• To carry out vehicle and trailer safety checks prior to commencement of shift complying with appropriate documentation and procedures.
• Ensure vehicle load is safe, secure and correctly positioned.
• Correctly check and accept load documentation and delivery paperwork.
• Correctly check in any returned goods and ensure paperwork is accurate.
• Maintain communication at all times with the Traffic Office.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, using all equipment safely as specified in operating procedures.
• Operate vehicle safely, ensuring driver actions do not endanger self or other road users.
• Comply with safe working practices at all times.
• Undertake any other reasonable job instruction to support the supply of a quality service to the customer.
• Rachet, strap and corner management. 

HGV Driver/Shunter Requirements:

• A full UK C+E licence
• 12 months previous class 1 driving experience
• Previous shunting experience (desirable)
• No more than 6 points on your licence
• No previous disqualifications
• Good knowledge of drivers hours and WTD regulations
• This can be reasonably physical so we ask for this to be considered when  applying.

BENEFITS

• Pension Scheme
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• SPIRIT Awards - Peer to Peer recognition

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.  

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work.